Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 20,296 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Munoz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
2.43
Felipe Pardo passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. With great vision, Rodolfo Blanco plays the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi shoots from 25 yards but Jaakko Gadd reads it well. Good save!
3.15
Without breaking stride, Roberto Del Sol plays the ball forward to Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Faria.
8.38
Roberto Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Pardo.
9.24
Rodolfo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Pichichi is offside!
14.39
Anders Olesen takes it forward alone. Anders Olesen puts a great ball through. Mario Lalas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.19
Mohamed Vencel barges into Anders Olesen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anders Olesen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.26
Roberto Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
18.05
Mohamed Vencel comes in with a late challenge on Davor Bilic. The referee calls over Mohamed Vencel and warns him to calm down! Davor Bilic runs off the knock.
20.02
Anders Olesen chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.48
Rodolfo Blanco hits a low pass to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jaakko Gadd is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.34
Oscar Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anders Olesen. Anders Olesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez lofts in a cross ball towards Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
30.57
Oscar Romero threads a neat ball through to Roberto Del Sol. Roberto Del Sol darts forward. Roberto Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Antonio Caminero had no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
33.15
Anders Olesen passes the ball forward to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa lofts in a cross ball towards Davor Bilic. With a superhuman jump, Davor Bilic connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Antonio Caminero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.21
Anders Olesen takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic flicks the ball on with his first touch. Jose Ruiz chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
38.43
Anders Olesen plays the ball forward to Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.18
Roberto Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas lofts in a cross ball towards Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Anders Olesen sees Eduardo Baez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Baez sees Mario Lalas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Mario Lalas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.14
Seeing Rodolfo Blanco's attacking run, Ivan Verges quickly throws the ball into his path. Rodolfo Blanco hits a low pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer plays a one-two with Fernando Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Albert Ferrer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.50
Anders Olesen catches Rodolfo Blanco on the ankles. The referee warns Anders Olesen to calm down! Rodolfo Blanco runs off the knock.
63.56
Anders Olesen chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez whips in a cross ball towards Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa connects with a diving header. Antonio Caminero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.08
Anders Olesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas plays a one-two with Davor Bilic and rushes in on goal... Jose Ruiz clumsily knocks into Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.38
Roberto Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Horacio Sosa collects the pass. Horacio Sosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.28
Roberto Del Sol darts forward. Roberto Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.45
Anders Olesen kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.40
Rodolfo Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Romero.
79.22
Ivan Verges hits a low pass to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Medina but the linesman indicates offside!
83.16
Rodolfo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.40
Anders Olesen flicks a high pass forward. Davor Bilic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davor Bilic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.46
Youri Shoukov runs forward with the ball. Youri Shoukov makes a simple pass to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
89.24
Anders Olesen flicks a high pass forward to Horacio Sosa who brings the ball under control. Horacio Sosa threads a neat ball through to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
36.1%
45.8%
18.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anders Olesen of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Caminero (GK)
7
2.Jose Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Vencel (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Andre Faria (DEF)
6
7.Ivan Verges (MID)
6
8.Rodolfo Blanco (MID)
7
9.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Pichichi (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Medina (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Victor Hierro (MID)
0
13.Jose Suarez (GK)
0
14.Leon Heubach (MID)
0

1.Jaakko Gadd (GK)
6
2.Dmitri Blokhin (DEF)
6
3.Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Romero (DEF)
6
5.Youri Shoukov (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Del Sol (MID)
8
7.Anders Olesen (MID)
8
8.Mario Lalas (ATT)
7
9.Horacio Sosa (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eduardo Baez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Davor Bilic (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT)
0
13.Henning Håland (MID)
0
14.Sebastian Gil (MID)
0